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CATALOGUE 



LOAN COLLECTION 



REVOLUTIONARY RELICS 



EXHIBITED AT THE 



/Ct Old South Church, 

NOVEMBER, 1S76. 



FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OLD SOUTH PURCHASE FUND. 



FIFTH EDITION. 






BOSTON: 

PRESS OF GEORGE H. ELLIS. 

1876. 






COMMITTEE. 



Thomas G, Appleton, 

Adams Ayer, 

Mrs, James Codman, 

Richard Cod^nan, 

H. H. Edes, 

C. W. Elliott, 

Samuel A. Green, 

E. E. Hale, 

Miss Susan Hale, 

Mrs. Augustus Hemenway, 

Mrs. Charles D. Homajis, 

James E. Hunnewell, 

B. Joy Jeffries, 



Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 
Martin P. Kennard, 
Charles L. Peirso7i, 
Edward G. Porter, 
Ben : Perky Poore, 
Mrs, John Revere, 
Mrs. G. Howland Shaw, 
Mrs. G. W. Simmo7is, Jr., 
Miss L. P, Sohier, 
William P. Upham, 
J. Collins Warren, 
W77Z. H. Whitmore, 
Robert C. Winthrop. 



CATALOGUE. 



1. Framed Address to the King by the Congress of Phil- 

adelphia Melleii Chamberlain, Chelsea. 

2. Framed Declaration of Independence, . . " " " 

3. Framed Articles of Confederation entered into 

by the Colonies, " " " 

4. Framed Constitution of the United States, . " " " 

5. Oaths of Allegiance, Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

6. Lady Washington's Shoes, " " " 

7. Keys of the organ of Christ Church, Cambridge, with 

Autograph of the maker and date. This instru- 
ment was selected by Handel, and presented to 
Christ Church, by the city of London, in 1761. 
Some of the lead pipes were taken out by the 
Provincial soldiers, made into slugs, and were part 
of the ammunition used at Bunker Hill. Notwith- 
standing this loss, the remaining pipes discoursed 
sweet sounds until 1848, Mrs. T. P. James. 

8. Cross of Dutch Oak, made of wood from Old Organ, 

Christ's Church, Cambridge, " " 

g. View of 1765, engraved by Paul Revere, R. C. Mackay. 



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10. Silver Bowl. For some years previous to the Revo- 

lution a number of gentlemen knovi^n as the " Sons 
of Liberty" used to meet and discuss the ques- 
tions of the day. In 1768, the Colonial Assembly 
of Massachusetts Bay voted to raise a Committee 
of Correspondence with her Sister Colonies on 
their grievances. The British Ministry demanded 
the repeal of this act. The Assembly voted " not 
to rescind^'' and in commemoration of this vote the 
Sons of Liberty had this massive Punch Bowl 
made. After the Revolution it was purchased by 
one of their number, Mr. William Mackay, ances- 
tor of the present owner, R. C. Mackay. 

11. Silver Strainer, " " 

12. Silver Coffee-Pot, 

13. Kitchen Tongs, Francis Brooks. 

14. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill " " 

15. Cocked Hat of Gen. John Brooks, Aide-de-Camp to 

Washington, " " 

16. Holster Pistol of Gen. Brooks, " " 

17. Portrait of Hon. Nathaniel Gorham, Chairman of 

the Convention which framed the Federal Consti- 
tution. Copy by Rembrandt Peale, Edward Brooks. 

18. Portrait of Major-General John Brooks. Aide-de- 

Camp to Washington. Painted by Stuart, " " 

19. Portrait of Peter Chardon. Crayon by Copley. 

Frame made by Paul Revere, " " 

20. Rifle from Bunker Ilill, Francis Brooks. 

21. View of Boston, 176S, by Paul Revere, Saniiwl A. Green. 

23. Chair used in the Salem Witchcraft Trial, . Miss M. /?. Craioninshield. 

24. Collection of Historical Pamphlets and two Manu- 

scripts framed in Glass, J. Wingate Thorntoti. 

25. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill, G. G. Stone. 



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26. Piece of Cloth worn by Commodore Tucker in the 

Revolution, G. G. Stone. 

27. Baluster of Front Stairs, Hancock House, B. Joy Jeffries. 

28. Glass Frame Case, containing Bill of Sale of Negro 

Boy ; Letter of Major Paddock, who planted the 
Paddock Elms ; Passes of Boston Selectmen and 
British Commanders to Dr. John Jeffries; Request 
for thanks to the Rev. Mr. Eckley, of the Old 
South, 1S02, « »< 

29. Bellows used one hundred and twenty-five years ago 

in the family of Hon. Samuel Tufts, of Newbury- 

port, Mr. Richards. 

30. Portrait Rev. Joseph Sewall, D. D., Pastor of Old 

South Church from 1713 till his death, 1769, . . . D. IV. Salisbury. 

31. Silver Porringer, made by Paul Revere, Madatn Jeffries. 

32. Silver Candlestick, 1776, B. Joy Jeffries. 

22,. Sir William Pepperell, Engraving, D. I\. SlaJe. 

34. Thomas Prince, Pastor of Old South Church, En- 

graving, " " 

35. Rev. John Morehead, Engraving, " " 

36. Old Engraving, 1785, showing dress of the period, . . " " 

37. A Remnant of the Original Flag that hung from the 

Liberty Tree, Washington St., Boston, 1775, ....//. C. Feniald. 

38. Flag that hung from Liberty Tree, " " 

39. Engraving representing the Landing of the British 

on Long Wharf, 176S, by Paul Revere, Mrs. T. J. Ilonur. 

40. Portrait of Samuel Gore, who assisted in throwing 

the Tea overboard in Boston Harbor, Dec. 16, 1773, . JMrs. N. Walker. 

41. Cradle belonging to Samuel Grant, father of Moses 

Grant, who assisted in throwing the Tea overboard 
in Boston Harbor, Dec. 16, 1773, 

42. Portrait of Dr. John Warren, painted from a mask 

and bust, under the direction of Dr. J. C. Warren, 

by J. Pope, . . _j. 



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43- Hancock House, 1776, Miss R. Salisbury. 

44. Hancock House, 1850, " " 

45. Photograph of Copley's Portrait of Gov. Hancock, . " " 

46. Photograph of Copley's Portrait of Mrs. Hancock, . " " 

47. A Ball picked up at Cambridge, fired by the British 

into the American Camp, breaking the pot in which 

broth was cooking, and spilling the contents, . . C/ias. Brcck, Milton. 

48. A Wallet, containing Manuscripts dated 1739, '41, 

and '50, owned by a Soldier of the Revolution A. O. Corbctt. 

49. Sleeve Buttons worn by the same, " " 

50. Battle of Bunker Hill, by Carter, James Lee. 

51. A Sword used in the Revolution, T. T. Bailies, Scituate. 

52. Deed of Sale of a Slave, 1762, " " " 

54. Ancient Wallet, worked by Marcy Otis, . . . . " " " 

55. Chatelaine of Elizabeth Alney Ellery, Mother of 

William Ellery, Signer of Declaration, . Miss Elizabeth Ellery Dana. 

56. Watch belonging to Gov. Hancock, given to Mrs, 

Wm. Greenough, by Madame Hancock, . . . Mrs. IVm. Greenough. 

57. Cane made from one of the Timbers of the old Win- 

throp House, which stood near the North Bridge, 

Concord, Miss N. S. Hosvier. 

58. Cane made from the Timbers of the Old South 

Bridge in Concord. These two bridges, the " North " 
and " South " were guarded by British Soldiers to 
prevent reenforcements to the Americans, .... " " 

59. Portrait of Gov. Pierce ; served through the Revo- 

lution ; present at Bunker Hill ; Father of Presi- 
dent Pierce, Mrs. Benham. 

60. Embroidered Blanket in which Samuel Adams was 

baptized, September, 1722. It was wrought about 
17 14, by Mary Fifield, his future mother, and has 
descended in a " line of Marys " through six gen- 
erations, Miss Alary A. White, Brookline. 



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6i. Cannon-Bail fired from one of Lord Percy's Field- 
pieces ; ploughed up a few years since, . . . F. B. Hayes, Lexington. 

62. Cartridge-Box worn at the Battle of Lexington by 

Francis Brown, Sergeant, afterwards Captain, of 

the Minute-men, Francis H. Brmvn. 

63. Sword of Edmund Monroe, one of the Lexington 

Minute-men; killed at Monmouth, June, 1778, . . " " 

64. Copperplate Coat of Arms belonging to Rev. Jonas 

Clark, Lexington, 1775, Hoiry G. Clark. 

65. Pewter Plate from which Washington ate on his 

Visit to the Munroe Tavern in 1789, William and J. S. Miinroc, Lexington. 

66. Portrait of Lord Percy; engraved in London, 1777, . . . E. G. Porter. 

67. Seven Prints of the Battle of Lexington, . . . F. B. Hayes, Lexington. 

68. Two Prints of the Retreat of the British from 

Concord, " " " 

69. One Print of Gen. Putnam receiving the news of 

the Battle of Lexington, " " " 

70. Pocket-Book and Continental Currency, . . . GcrsJwm S'wan, L^exington. 

71. Powder-IIorn and Musket used at the Battle of 

Lexington by Nathan Dudley, Charles Dudley. 

72. Volume of Anniversary Sermons preached at Lex- 

ington on each 19th of April during the Revolu- 
tionary War, E. G. Porter. 

73. Ancient Powder-Horn : "Unite or Die," . . ILanwion Reed, Lexingt07t. 

74. Sword worn by William Reed, Esq., a Representa- 

tive of the Town of Lexington in the General 
Court in 1757, and Captain in the French and 
Lidian War, 1755, " " " 

75. Pocket-Book of Joshua Bentley, the Ferry-man who 

carried Paul Revere across to Charlestown on the 

night of April 18, 1775, Joskna Bentley Fojvle, Lexington. 

76. Sword of Robert Newman, who gave the signal from 

Christ Church, Joshua Bentley Fowlc, Lexington. 



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77- China Cup and Silver Spoon used Ijy Washington 
at the Munroe Tavern, Lexington, in 1789, 

Miss Laura ATiizzcy Brighain, Lexington. 

78. Spectacles of Col. William Munroe, ..." " " " 

79. Wedding Ring, 1767: "Hearts united live con- 

tented," • . " " " 

80. Silver Spoon : " Wm + Anna," " " " 

81. Shoe and Stocking worn at baptism by the infant of 

Mrs. Mary Rogers, afterwards second wife of Col. ' 

William Munroe, William and J. S. Munroe, Lexington. 

82. Spurs taken from the heel of a British officer at the 

Battle of Monmouth, .... William and J. S. Munroe, Lexington. 

83. Gun of John Munroe, used in Battle of Lexington, . . . E. G. Porter. 

84. Silver Pepper-Box, China, Glass Ware, and Coin- 

Scales of Rev. Jonas Clark, Lexington, Henry G. Clark. 

85. Cannon-Bail and Grape-Shot fired by Lord Percy's 

Battery, dug up on prenaises of William Plumer, 

Williatn Plumer, Lexington. 

86. Tobacco-Tongs used in Lexington during the Rev- 

olutionary War, William Plumer, Lexington. 

87. "The Town of Boston in New England, and Brittish 

Ships-of-War landing their Troops, 1768," E. G. Porter. 

88. Print of Boston Massacre. "Engraved, printed, 

and sold by Paul Revere, Boston," " " 

89. Woodcut for printing calicoes during the war, 

Williai?i Munroe, Lexington. 

90. Cane used by Caleb Harrington, who was shot while 

leaving the meeting-house on the morning of the 

19th, Titnothy K. Fiske, Lexington. 

91. Snow-shoes worn by Surgeon Fiske,. . . " " " 

92. Bullets and Grape-shot from the Battle-field of Sara- 

toga (the scene of Burgoyne's surrender, Oct. 7, 

1777) N. M. Wright. 

93. Copper Tea-Kettle belonged to Col. Timothy Bige- 



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low, 15th Massachusetts Regiment in the RevoUi- 
tionary War, and used by him in camp throughout 
the War, Mrs. Theodore Chase. 

94. Order written and signed by Paul Revere, George F. Pierce. 

95. Order issued on the 17th of June, 1775, to the militia 

in Dorchester on the movement of Gen. Gage's 

troops, . " " 

96. Manuscript books, Airs. Nathaniel Walker. 

97. Letters of the Revolution, copied by John Gore, " " " 

98. Pepper-box made by Paul Revere, Mrs. T. Cushiug. 

99. Three Spoons made by Paul Revere, " " 

100. Two pairs of Sugar-tongs of Revolutionary times, . " " 

102. Picture of the Political Situation of England, her 

Colonies and France, 1775, Mrs. Warren Weston. 

103. China Bowl, containing two Portraits of Washing- 

ton, one representing him as a Marshal of France, 

the other with his foot upon the British Lion, . . " " " 

104. Chintz Curtains of Revolutionary days, . . . JMrs. K. II. Dana, Jr. 

105. Old English Blunderbus, W. E. Clayton. 

106. Old-fashioned Washstand, Miss E. C. Adavis, Qiiincy. 

107. An old Chair, « n n u 

108. An old Mirror, « « « « 

109. Two old Muskets, u u u u 

no. Two Cannon-Bails from Bunker Hill, J. M Brigham. 

111. Two Cartridge-Boxes from Bunker Hill, " " 

112. Picture of Gen. Warren's birthplace, A. H. Nichols. 

114. Silver Can made by Paul Revere, II. II. Edes. 

115. School-book used by Gen. Joseph Warren, with his 

Autograph, " " 

116. Punch-Strainer of 1750, " " 

117. Christening-cap worn by Ur. Mather Byles at his 

baptism in 1706, " " 

118. George Whitefield's Journal printed by Benjamin Franklin, " " 

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119- Journal in Boston Jail in 177 S> by John Leach, .... H. H. Edes. 

120. Diary kept in Boston Jail in 1775, by Peter Eclcs, . . 

121. Fifth of March Oration, by Dr. Benjamin Church, 1773, 

122. Fifth of March Oration, by James Lovell, 1771, . . 

123. Fifth of March Oration, by John Hancock, 1774, . . 

124. Fifth of March Oration, by Gen. Joseph Warren, 1775, 

125. Boston Almanac, 1774, IV. E. Clayton. 

126. Old Coins, " " 

127. Old Powder-Horn, " " 

128. Account-book and seven Autographs and Coins, . . . . C. B. Brooks. 

129. Old Pitcher, W. II. Dennet. 

130. Profile of Count Rumford, B. Joy Jeffries. 

131. Sword worn by Josiah Quincy, Jr., at the Queen's 

birthday reception, Jan. 18, 1775, during his visit 

in England on Colonial business, Miss Quincy. 

132. Photograph of Josiah Quincy, aged 89, 1861 ; also 

Rosette worn in an infant's cap, when baptized in 

the Old South by the Rev. John Hunt, " " 

133. Pane of glass in the house of Col. Josiah Quincy, 

of Braintree, through which he saw the departure 

of Gen. Gage, " " 

134. Antique Locket, Miss M. A. Wales. 

135. Sketch of Washington from which the Portrait in 

Fanueil Hall was painted by Stuart. Letter from 

Stuart accompanies this sketch, Ignatius Sargent. 

136. Original Certificate and Medal of the Cincinnati, . Ignatius Sargent, Jr. 

137. Pistols belonging to IVLajor Sargent used in the 

Revolution, " " 

138. Snuff-box belonging to Major Sargent, .... " " 

139. Portraits of the Presidents of the United States, 

from 1789 to 1857 ; also their Autographs, Mellen Chamberlain, Chelsea. 

140. Portraits and autographs of the Sovereigns of Great 

Britain, from James IL to George IV., ..." " 



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141. Autographs of the Participators in the Events at 

at Lexington and Concord, 1775, . . . Mclleii C/ia»il>erlain, Chelsea. 

142. Autographs of the Participants at the Battle of 

Bunker Hill, " " 

143. Relics from liunker Hill Dug upon the Battle-field 

a few years after the Revohition ; the oval plate 
from a uniform of a British Otficer ; the Buttons 
from the clothing of our own Men, Augustine SJuirtlej^. 

144. Ancient Silk Wallet, " " 

145. Saratoga Gun, Oct. 17, 1777. This gun was one of 

the 5,790 stand of arms surrendered by Gen. Bur- 

goyne to Gen. Gates at Saratoga, and was jare- 

sented to Capt. Jonathan Morrill, of Amesbury, 

Mass., who was present on the occasion, serving 

in the American Army, J- W. Morrill, SomerviUe. 

147. Framed Picture of Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St., N'. E. H. G. Society. 
14S. Beacon Hill from the present site of the Reservoir, " " 

149. Beacon Hill from Derne St., " " 

150. Beacon Hill from Mr. Thurston's house, .... " " 

151. Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St., at Hancock . . " " 

152. Portrait of Franklin, Mrs. Dwight Foster. 

153. Wedding Dress of Rebecca Sherman, .... " " 

154. Sugar-Tongs given by Roger Sherman to his 

daughter, " " 

155. Tea-Caddy used by Mrs. Roger Sherman, ... " " 

156. Portrait of Richard Dana, by Copley, R. H. Dana. 

157. Portrait of Francis Dana, by Brackett, " " 

158. Pair Andirons belonging to William Ellery, . • . . . " " 

159. Pair Candlesticks belonging to William Ellery, .... " " 

160. Chair moved from Charlestown, " " 

161. Almanac for 1775, with Manuscript notes referring 

to Warren's 5th of March Oration, ...... Samuel A. Green. 



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1 62. Almanac for 1775, with Manuscript Notes referring 

to the Battle of Bunker Hill, Samuel A. Green. 

163. Watch and Chain of P'rancis Dana, R. H. Datta. 

164. Original Oath of non-execution of the Stamp Act, 

made by Andrew Oliver before Richard Dana, 

Dec. 17, 1765, " " 

165. Fish Knife, used by Mrs. John Adams; very old, . Miss E. C. Adams. 

166. Cream Pot used by Mrs. John Adams ; given her 

on her marriage, in 1763, " " 

167. Silver Drinking Can used by John Adams; over 

one hundred years old, " " 

16S. Model of the old Warren House, in Ro.xbury; 

made of the moss and wood of the same; 1720, . Bitckm'nister Brcnun. 

169. Silver Knives and Forks which belonged to Gov. 

Hancock, Miss Rebecca Salisbury. 

170. Silver Cream Pitcher, made by Paul Revere, . " " 

171. Piece of the Blood-stained Shirt of one of the 

Cambridge Minute Men, who fell on the Lexing- 
ton road, April 19, 1775, E. N. Horsford. 

172. Washington Chair, from Mt. Vernon, belonging to 

Oliver Walcott, Secretary of the Treasury, . . . . J. H. Wolcott. 

173. Powder Horn of Col. John Williams, dated 1759, .. . " " 

174. Cane, belonging to Oliver Wolcott, signer of the 

Declaration of Independence, " " 

175. Shoe and Knee-buckles belonging to Oliver Wolcott, . . " " 

176. Hair of Gen. and Mrs. Washington given by Mrs. 

Washington to Oliver Wolcott, " " 

177. Old China Bowl, commemorating the Evacuation 

of Boston, 

178. Commission of Sheriff, signed by Roger Wolcott, 

then Governor of Connecticut, and given by him 

to Oliver Wolcott, . . . • • . . . " " 

179. Gov. Bowdoin's Sword, now owned by the First 



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Corps of Cadets, Thos. F. Edmattds. 

i8o. Gov. Gage's Order dismissing John Hancock^from 
his service as Col. of Governor's Company of 
Cadets, " " 

iSi. Impression of the Seal of the First Corps of 
Cadets, quartering arms of Gov. Shirley and 
Gov. Bowdoin, " " 

1S2. Medallion Head of Dr. Franklin; designed by Le 

Thiere; engraved by Darcis, 1795, H. If. Edes. 

183. View of Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770; engraved 

by Paul Revere, " " 

1S4. Cane given in 1778 by Gov. Bowdoin to Gen. Wash- 
ington ; restored by his Widow to the family of 
the donor, through whose descendants it has 
come to the present owner, Robert C. Winthrop. 

185. Five Silver Communion Cups. 

1. "The gift of Dea. Samuel Stone to Lexington 

Church, 17 1 5." 

2. " The gift of Mr. Samuel Haugh to Lexing- 

ton Church, 1727." 

3. " The gift of Deacon Joseph Brown to the 

Church of Christ in Lexington, 1759." 

4. " L. C." (Lexington Church.) 

5. " L. C." 

Church of the Redeemer, Lexingtoti. 

186. Pewter Flagon and Plate belonging to the orig- 

inal Communion Service of the Lexington Church, 

First Church, Lexington. 

1S7. Tongue of the Old Church Bell which, on the morn- 
ing of April 19, 1775, sounded the Alarm sum- 
moning the Citizens of Lexington to rally and 
resist the approach of the British, . - E. G. Porter. 

1 88. Minutes of a Sermon, 1775, Josiah A. Stearns. 



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iSg. Massachusetts Script, i/So; Maryland Script, 1770, . Jos/ah A. Stearns. 

190. Old Sign of the Munroe Tavern, Lexington ; Head- 

quarters and Hospital of Lord Percy, April 19, 

1775, Will, and y. S. JMtiitroc, Lexington. 

191. Cartouche-Box taken from a dead I^iritish soldier on 

the eve of April 19, 1775. Stains of blood still 

visible on the belt, . . . . Geo. H. Gray-, Arlington. 

192. Sermon preached at Lexington, April 19, 1777, by 

Samuel Cooke, A.M., Pastor of the Second 

Church, Cambridge. Psalms 5:6, E. G. Porter. 

T93. Sermon preached at Lexington, April 19, 1783, by 
Zabdiel Adams, Pastor of the Church in Lunen- 
burg. L Kings 12: 15, " " 

194. Engraving of Cotton Mather, 1727, C. B. Brooks. 

195. Engraving of Rev. William Cooper, 1743, " " 

196. Engraving of Rev. William Welsteed, 1753, " " 

197. Portrait of John Adams (aged 90) by Stuart, . . . Mrs. C. F. Adams. 

198. Portrait of George Washington by R. Pealc, .... Mrs. F. Gray. 

199. Portrait of Gen. Heath, Mrs. G. Brewer. 

200. Portrait of Ebcnezer Dorr, one of the messengers 

captured with Paul Revere, Miss Dorr. 

201. Portrait of Abigail Cunningham, wife of Ebenezer 

Dorr, 

202. Portrait of Chief-Justice Sewall, the first Chief- 

Justice of Massachusetts, Miss Ridgway. 

203. Portrait of John Scollay, Chairman of the Select- 

men of Boston from 1774 to 1790, by Copley, J. Bigelo7i<. 

204. Portrait of Mary Scollay, wife of John, by Copley, ..." " 

205. Portrait of Col. Pickering, by Stuart, Miss Pratt. 

206. Portrait of John Winthrop, R. C. Wintlirop. 

207. Portrait of Joseph Green, by Copley, Samuel A, Green. 

Family Papers formerly the property of David Jeffries, Esq., Town 

Treasurer of Boston, lately found under the floor of the attic 
of Faneuil Hall. Nos. 218 — 227. 



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2i8. Volume of Papers belonging to the Hon. John 
Usher, Treasurer of New England, afterwards 
Lieutenant-Governor of New Hampshire, 16S6-8, Waller Lloyd Jeffries. 

219. Volume of Letters written to Gov. Usher (Lieut.- 

Gov. Tailer, Judge Byfield, Judge Sewall, Presi- 
dent Wadsworth, and others among the writers), 
1676— 1724, 

220. Volume of Papers and Letters belonging to Gov. 

Usher (Letters from Gov. Andros among them), 

1680 — 1724, " " 

221. Volume of Deeds and Petitions of Gov. Usher's 

(including Petition to the King and the answer of 
the King and Privy Council, signed by Chas. 
Montague, afterwards Lord Halifax; also Indian 
deeds from Wannalansett, Chief Sachem of the 
Merrimack Indians, etc. ; Pajxirs of Gov. Dudley, 
Col. Lidget, Daniel Gookin, and others), 16S0 — 

1724, " " 

222. Volume of papers of David Jeffries, Esq., and 

Charles Shepreeve, Esq., 1690 — 1720, .... " " 

223. Volume of the Papers of Col. Charles Lidget, 

1660 — 1720, " " 

224. Volume of the Deeds of David Jeffries, Esq., 16S0 — 

1725. 

225. Volume of Letters to the Hon. John Jeffries, 1710 — 

1760, 

226. Four Letters to Maj. Benj. Davis, from Gov. Salt- 

onstall, of Conn., in 1700; Duncan Campbell, Post- 
master of New England, 1700; Wm. Sharpas, of 
New York, 1700, and an account of the depreda- 
tions of the Pirates near Philadelphia in 1698. 
Three Acknowledgments and Receipts from Rich- 
ard Walderen, 1652, Wm. Davis, 1675, "^"^^ Wm. 



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Russell, 1660, Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 

227. Two Letters from Gov. Jonathan Belcher, of Mass- 

achusetts, to David Jeffries, Esq., 1756-57. Two 
Letters from Lt.-Gov. Jonathan Belcher, of Nova 
Scotia, to David Jeffries, Esq., 1759-60. Three 
Papers signed by Andrew or Jonathan Belcher. 
Five Papers of the Ship "Newcastle," written 
and signed by Jno. Hincks, Councillor of New 
Hampshire. Three Papers relating to the Old 
South Church, 1672 and 1781. Deed of Gov. 
Allen, of New Hampshire, 1704. Two Papers 
of the " Pearl," Brigantine, 1710. Agreement in 
regard to selling Slaves in Boston, 1682. Bill of 
Bart. Green for printing Books for Cotton Mather, 
17 14. Proposals for printing a Play, written in 
Boston, 176S, by a British Soldier. Deposition 
of Phesant Eastwick before Edw. Tyng, Asst., 
1677. Letter of Mrs. Elizabeth Poole, 1644, . " " 

228. Silver Porringer, made by Paul Revere, .... Mrs. John Jeffries. 

229. Shoe Buckles of Capt. Davis, worn in Concord 

Fight, Mrs. J. T. IVood/uiry, Milford. 

230. The Sugar Plumb. " A sweet amusement for lei- 

sure hours, being an entertaining and instructive 

Collection of Stories," 1787, IV. II. Deiuiet. 

231. Ornaments belonging to the family of Wm. Sheaffe, 

Deputy Collector under the last Royal Collector 
of the Port of Boston, exhibited by his grand- 
daughter, ]\Irs. Henry Loriiig, Brookline. 

232. Portrait of Mrs. William Sheaffe " " " 

233. Part of Wedding Dress sent by Lafayette to Miss 

Margaret Sheaffe, daughter of the above, . . " " " 

234. Locket, Miniature of Elizabeth Dana, daughter of 

Wm. Ellery, and wife of Francis Dana, 1779, . . Richard H. Dana. 



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235- Commission of Joseph Mansfield, Jr., as Ensign 
of the 2cl Regiment ; signed by Jona. Trum- 
bull, 1774, E. Blakeslcc. 

236. Portrait of Fisher Ames; copy by Newton, . . . Boston Athouctwi. 

237. Portrait of Mrs. Hancock, by Copley ; from tlie 

Wentworth House, Portsmouth, 

238. Portrait of Mary Ann Wolcott (Mrs. Gov. Chauncy 

Goodrich), J. H. Wolcott. 

239. A Prince of Russia; painting on glass; taken from 

an English barque by Capt. Mallet in the Revo- 
lution, L. P. Morrison. 

240. Russian Princess, companion to the above, " " 

241. Cannon Ball, E. N. Colncrn. 

242. Relic from Battle-ground of Bunker Hill, " " 

243. Silver Tankard, presented at the building of the 

"Ann Gaily," in Boston, 1726, ^"S- Shurthjf', Brookliiic. 

244. Portrait of Dr. John Homans, Surgeon in the Rev- 

olutionary War ; copied from a miniature painted 

1790, Charles Homans. 

245. Silver Tankard, owned and used by Gov. Simon 

Bradstreet, with his Coat-of-Arms [1657], .... Samuel Bradstrcct. 

246. Silver Sugar-Tongs, once owned by Rev. Simon 

Bradstreet, Minister First Church, Charlestown, 

1698-1741, " " 

247. Silver Creamer, owned and used by Mary Brad- 

street, who married Rev. Hull Abbot, of Charles- 
town, in 1 73 1, " " 

248. Silver Cake Plate, owned by Rev. Hull Abbot, 

Minister of First Church, in Charlestown, 1724- 

1774, 

249. Original MS "Meditations," etc., of Anne Brad- 

street [1664], wife of Gov. Simon Bradstreet, and 

daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley, " " 

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250. Gold Sleeve Buttons worn by Dr. Walter Hastings 
of y^ 27th Regt. of Foot (American) in y^ Battle of 

Bunker Hill, Walter Hastings {his grandson). 

251. Silver Olive Spoon, formerly owned by Mary Brad- 

street, who married Rev. Hull Abbot, in 1731, . . Sanuicl Bradstrcet. 

252. Embroidery, by a member of Bradstreet Family 

about 1740, " " 

253. Very large Silver Tankard; an heir-loom in y*^ 

Bradstreet family, 1730, " " 

254. Model (made from wood of y^ Frigate "Constitu- 

tion,") of y^ First Monument erected on Breed's 
Hill ; surmounted by a Grape-shot fired during 
ye Battle of Bunker Hill, H. H. Edes. 

255. 256. Chair Coverings, wrought by Sarah Emerson 

about 1690, Samuel Bradstreet. 

257. Portion of a set of Bed Curtains wrought by Sarah 

Emerson about 1690, and since preserved by her 

Descendants in y^ family of Bradstreet, .... " " 

258. Continental Money, Charles Buck. 

259. Portrait of Major Thomas Savage, one of the build- 

ers of the Old South, 1670; born in London, 

160S; died in Boston, 16S2, Henry Lee. 

260. Portrait, by Copley, of the Hon. Jonathan Jackson, 

born 1743, died 1810. Member of Congress, 
1781-1782; appointed by Washington, in 1789, 
U. S. Marshal in the District of Massachusetts, .... " " 

261. "Doctrine of the Covenant of the Redemption," 

by Samuel Willard, Pastor of the Old South 
Church, containing an autograph of Thomas 
Brattle, one of the founders of Brattle St. Church, Abraham E. Cutter. 

262. Old Punch Bowl, one hundred years old, painted in 

China from designs sent out, Henry Lee. 

263. " A Broadside." Important Advice of Cornwallis 



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and his Army at Yorktown, and a Poem by a 
yoimg Lady on hearing the guns firing and bells 
ringing, - . . . . Abraham E. Cutter. 

264. Portrait, engraved, of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D.D., " " 

265. " Fountain Opened," by Sam. Willard, Pastor Old 

South Church, containing Poem on cover upon 

his Sickness, 1700, " " 

266. " The Souldier Defended and I^irected." Sermon 

at Artillery Election, by Ebenezer Pemberton, 

Pastor of the Old South, 1701, " " 

267. Two Sermons on Earthquake, 1727, by Thomas 

Prince, Pastor of Old South, " " 

268. Portrait of Sam. Adams, engraved by Samuel C. 

Okey, 1775, //.//. Edes. 

269. Beads which belonged to Bethiah Sears, wife of 

Capt. Sears, who commanded an American Priva- 
teer in Revolutionary War, Ainiic Lyman Sears. 

270. Wedding Ring of Sarah Pickering, mother of Col. 

Timothy Pickering, who died December, 1747, 

aged eighty-six years, Mrs. Philip H. Scars. 

271. Portrait of Gen. Warren, by Copley, J. Collins Warren. 

i-ji. Picture, Burning of Charlestown, by Trumbull, . . " " 

273. Sword of Gen. Warren, " " 

274. Oration on Boston Massacre, by Gen. Warren, in 

the Old South; original Manuscript, " " 

275. "Boke of Psalms," carried to England by a Private 

engaged at Bunker Hill, who said it was taken 
out of the pocket of Gen. Warren after he was 
slain. Dr. Wilton purchased it, and sent it to Dr. 
Gordon, of Roxbury, by whom it was given to 
Dr. John Warren, brother of Gen. Warren, . . " " 

276. Day Book of Gen. Warren, " " 

277. Grenadier Cap from Braintree, " " 



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278. Autograph, Gen. Joseph Warren, J. Collins Warren. 

279. Photographs, Gen. Warren's Skull, showing bullet- 

holes, " " 

2S0. Memorial of Warren ; old print, " " 

28 1. .Sword taken by Nathaniel ISemis, of Watertown, 

from a British officer whom he shot on the re- 
treat from Concord and Lexington, April 19, 1775, C. V. Bcmis, Mcdford. 

282. Ring, given by Sir W. Pepperell to one of the pall- 

bearers at the funeral of his son, y- S. Locke. 

283. Fairfield chair ; this chair has been in use since 

1763 ; it was property of Rev. John Fairfield, 

grandfather of Gov. Fairfield, of Maine, " " 

284. Apron worn by Mrs. Reed, of Lexington, at the 

time of the Battle ; woven and spun by herself, 

Mrs. Ha7-rison Pierce, Lexington. 
2S5. Manuscript Sermon, preached by Rev. J. Fairfield, 

17S0, y. S.Locke. 

286. Memorandum Book of Rev. Jonas Clark, in his 

hand-writing, 1754— 1785, LI. G. Clark. 

287. Quill Pen, made and used by Rev. Jonas Clark, 

1776, " " 

288. Sun Glass used in the War for lighting fires and 

pipes at the Ilartwell Tavern, between Lexington 

and Concord, E. G. Po7-ter. 

289. Photograph of Col. Joseph Ward, R. R. Bishop. 

290. Piece of a Table Cloth spun and woven by Mrs. 

Wm. Emery, Jaffrey, N. H., 1799, Mrs. L. G. Rohhins. 

291. Receipted Bill for the Paper on which was printed 

the Money issued by the Colony of Massachusetts 

Bay, Mrs. yohn Revere. 

292. Allegory of the Year 1765, designed and engraved 

by Paul Revere, " " 

293. Boston Massacre, drawn by Paul Revere, which has 

always remained in the Revere family, " " 



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Silver Waiter, Mrs. John Jefft 



294. Oliver waiter, mrs. yo/iu yej/nes. 

295. Engraved portrait of Henry Laurens, A. E. Cufh'r. 

296. A George Washington Button (witli " Long live the 

President " round the edge), IV. P. I>niis. 

297. President Holyoke's Chair, H. H. Edes. 

29S. Fan belonging to the wife of Gen. Knox, Mrs. T. Motlcv. 

299. Jefferson's Cane ; afterwards used by President 

Madison, T. J. CcoUdirc. 

300. Gravy Poat, owned by John Leverett, showing his 

crest, Madam Jeffyics. 

301. Impression of Washington's Seal, W. L. Jeffries. 

302. China Waiter of Major Samuel Shaw's, with the 

Cincinnati Arms, Mrs. G. Ilcnvlaiid Shaw. 

303. Letter of Gen. Washington's to Jno. Green- 

wood, • Mrs. James Lodge. 

304. Revolutionary Teaspoons, A. Shiirtleff. 

305. Essex County Yeoman's Sitting-Room, from the 

" Indian Hill Farm " Collection, Be)i : Perky Poore, near Neuihuryport. 
Including 

P'ire-place from the old Tracy House, in Newburyport ; Andirons, 
Fender, Tea-kettle and Stand, Shovel, Tongs, Bellows, Brush, etc. 

Picture of Charles II. when a boy. 

Portraits of the Marquis of Granby and Lord Anson. 

Old Family Mirror and Candlesticks. 

Home-made Rag Carpets. 

Cellaret (ancient Refrigerator) ; very rare. 

Desk, Table, and corner Writing Chair; all with claw feet. 

Pair Fire Screens. 

Old English Clock. 

Pair Knife Boxes. 

" Beaufet " (Cupboard), containing old Pewter, a Set of the Dodge 
Family China, a French Pitcher (Washington and Marie Antoinette), 
China Castor, Punch Bowl and t&dle, and a variety of old China. 



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Another "Beaufet," containing Venetian Glass, Decanters, Mugs, and 

fine specimens of glass known as " Rummers." 
Scarlet Cloth Cloak of Gov. Bowdoin. 
Cocked Hat of the period. 
Scarlet Embroidered Curtains from the White House, as furnished for 

the first time, under the Administration of John Adams. 
Old Engraving of English Rural Life. 
Fire Arm (for Buckshot) used by the First Light Lifantry Troops in the 

World, in one of the early Expeditions fitted out in New England 

against the French in Canada. 
Sword carried by Col. Roljcrt Dodge, of Hamilton, at Bunker Hill. 
Blunderbuss. 
Halberd. 
Two Spontoons. 
Two Swords; very old. 
306. Essex County Yeoman's Kitchen of the time of 
the Revolution, from the "Indian Hill Farm" 

Collection, Ben : Perky Poore, near Ncivhuryport. 

Including 

A capacious Fire-place, with Andirons carrying the Spit, a Crane with 

Pot-hooks and Trammels, Dinner-pot, Tea-kettle, Camp-kettle (of 

Alexander Hamilton), four Preserving Spiders, Frying Pan, Meat 

Fork, Drying-hook, Toasting-iron, Bellows, and Tea-kettle on Stand. 
Mantel-shelf, with Coffee-mill and Iron Candlestick. 
Three Muskets, one of which (the lower one) was used in Col. Gerrish's 

Regt. Mass. Guards, and the other two in Col. Robert Dodge's Regt. 
Cavalry Sabre carried in Washington's Life Guards. 
Four Horse-pistols. 
Iron Light-stand made by a West Newbury Illacksmith for Daniel 

Noyes Poore (Harvard College, 1777). 
Butcher's Cleaver. 
Warming Pan. 
Great Wheel and little Wheel. 



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Reel. 

Foot-Stove. 

Flax-hatchel and Cards. 

Basket and Trice of Corn. 

Carpenter's Tools. 

Steelyards. 

Carved Oak-chest brought by the Poore family from England in 1640. 

Towel-roller woven and spun by Judith Poorc in 1774. 

Rolling-pins. 

Chopping Knife 

Ladle and Skimmer. 

Coffee-stirrer. 

Candle-mould. 

Toaster. 

Cider-noggin. 

Dresser, stocked with Pewter Plates, liowls, Porringers, Mugs, Knives, 

Forks, Spoons, Brass and Wooden Mortars, and Candlesticks. 
Two very old Chairs ; leather back and seat. 
Large Oak Arm Chair which came in the ship "Hector" (the first 

vessel that landed at Newbury), brought by the Dole family. 
Centipede Kitchen Table. 
Saddle-bags of Gen. Knox. 
Revolutionary Cartridge-box, Powder-horn, and Canteen. 

307. The Massachusetts Spy, or Thomas's Boston 

Journal. A Weekly, Political and Commercial 
Paper : — Open to all Parties, but Influenced by 
None. " Do Thou Great Liljcrty insi^ire our 
Souls, — and make our Lives in Thy Possession 
happy, — or our Deaths glorious in thy just De- 
fence." Bound Vol. from March 4, 1773, to 
March 3, 1774, E. I. Thomas, Brooklim. 

308. Large copy of the Bible " printed at the press in 

Worcester Massachusetts by Isaiah Thomas. 



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Sold by him in Worcester : and by him and 
Company, at Faust's Statue, No. 45 Newbury 
St. Boston, MDCCXCI." Autograph Inscrip- 
tion : " The Gift of Isaiah Thomas Esq*" to his 
much respected Mother-in-Law Rebecca Fowle 
1792 — Not to be sold, but retained in the family. 
For one of my son's sons." Coat-of-Arms, with 
motto : " Nee elatus nee dejectus," . . . . E. I. Thomas, Brookline. 

309. Smaller Bible, " printed at Worcester, Massachu- 

setts, by Isaiah Thomas. Sold by him in 
Worcester, by Wholesale, Bound or in Sheets. 
Sold also by said Thomas, and Andrews in Bos- 
ton, and by the Booksellers in the United States 
of Columbia, — 1797," " • " " 

310. Staff carried by Gen. John Sullivan when Gov- 

ernor of N. H., J. and E. Sullivan. 

311. Spurs worn by Gen. John Sullivan, " " 

312. Watch carried by Gen. John Sullivan, " " 

313. Portrait of Gen. John Sullivan, by Tenney, after 

sketch by Trumbull, " " 

314. Pistols carried by Gen. John Sullivan, during the 

War, 

315. MS. Orders from Col. Benedict Arnold, Get. 17, 

1775, E. I. Thomas, Brook/ine. 

316. Eleven Ancient Pamphlets, E. N. Coburn. 

(i.) Dr. Sewall's Sermon on the Death of the Rev. Thomas 
Prince, 175S. Phil, i., 21. 

(2.) Sermon preached by Andrew Eliot, D.D., on the Execu- 
tion of Levi Ames, who suffered Death for Burglary, 
Oct. 21, 1773, aged 22. 

(3.) Discourse delivered by Elijah Fitch, A.M., at Hopkinton, 
March 24, 1776, being the next .Sab):)ath following the 
precipitate Flight of the British Troops from Boston. 

(4.) Sermon on the Death of Cotton Matther, D.D., F.R.S., 
by Thomas Prince, A.M. John v., 35. Boston. 1728. 



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(5-) Sermon on the Death of Increase Mather, D.D., by Ben- 
jamin Cohnan. Matt, xi., 9; X., 41. Boston. 1723. 

(6.) Original Stamp Act (in black-letter type), Anno Quinto 
Georgii III. Regis. London. 1765. 

(7.) Proceedings of Court Martial at Cambridge, Jan. 20, ct seq. 
1778, upon the Trial of Col. David Henley. 

(8.) Two Fast Day Discourses delivered July 14, 1774, by 
Peter Whitney, A.M., Northborough. 

(9.) Dr. Joseph Sewall's Sermon, preached at the Thursday- 
Lecture, in Boston, Sept. 16, 1762, before the Great and 
General Court on the joyful news of the Reduction of 
the Havannah. Matt, vi., 13. 

(10.) Prayer composed for the benefit of the .Soldiery in the 
American Army, by Abiel Leonard, A. M., Chaplain to 
Gen. Putnam's Regiment. Cambridge. 1775. 

(11.) "The first Book of the American Chronicles of the 
Times." Boston. 1775. 

317. Letters written to Isaiah Thomas, Worcester, from 

Maj. Ben. Russell (dated Camp Orange-Town, 
Sept. 29, 1780, giving information of B. Arnold's 
defection ; also from John Hancock, Rufus King, 
B. Franklin, T. Jefferson, and J. Madison, . E. I. Thomas, Brooklhie. 

318. Silver Snuff-box presented to David Jeffries in 

1 701, with his Coat-of-Arms, Jolin Jeffries. 

319. Silver Tea Urn belonging to John and Abigail 

Adams, Charles Francis Adams. 

320. Silver Tankard belonging to John Adams, . . " " " 

321. Silver Coffee-pot belonging to John and Abigail 

Adams, " " '' 

322. Silver Tankard belonging to John Adams, . . " " " 

323. Communion Flagon belonging to the New North 

Church, whose minister, the Rev. Andrew Eliot, 

was the only Congregational clergyman remaining 

in Boston during the siege. Now the property 

of King's Chapel, H. IV. Foote. 

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324. The Register of Marriages at King's Chapel, 

17 18 — 1841 ; containing Dr. Caner's note on the 

"unnatural Rebellion " in March, 1776, H. W. Footc. 

325. Carved Ladle made by Caleb Foote, a soldier in 

the army at Cambridge, and subsequently cap- 
tured by the British while serving as master on 
the privateer " Lark." Ladle carved in Prison at 
Plymouth, England, 1779 — 1780, " " 

326. Engraving of Rev. Henry Caner, D. D., Rector of 

King's Chapel, 1747 — 1776, " " 

327. Leather Trunk belonging to Phillips family, of An- 

dross, 1678, Mrs. Hamilton WiUis. 

32S. Arm Chair belonging to Chief-Justice vSewell, . " " 

329. Iron Fire Back, 1690, " " 

330. Couch, 1654, " " 

331. Ball taken from the body of Gen. Joseph Warren, 

iSth June, 1775, Mrs. Montague. 

332. Pair of Silver Candlesticks brought over from Eng- 

land by David Jeffries, in 1677 ; afterwards the 
property of David Jeffries, Treasurer of Boston 
during the Revolution. The arms are those of 
Jeffries, Usher, Lidget, and Clarke Madam Jeffries. 

333. A piece of the Dress worn by Dorothy Quincy 

when married to John Hancock, Mrs. Sarah Austin. 

334. Vest presented to Gen. John Sullivan by Gen. La- 

fayette after his return to France, J. and E. Sullivan. 

335. Dress worn by Catharine Livingston, daughter of 

William Livingston, Gov. of New Jersey, . . Miss M. B. Sedgivick. 

336. Waistcoat worn by Matthew Ridley, " " 

337. Two stamps issued under the Stamp Act, 1765, 

with a Table of Prices, etc., Samuel A. Green. 

338. Toy Gun, owned by Capt. Merriam, the Boy-captain 

of Lexington, 



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On the iSth of April, 1775, t^^'*^ British soldiers were discov- 
ered reconnoitering the town disguised in long cloaks ; a gust 
of wind disclosed their uniforms. On the morning of the 
19th little Capt. Merriam seized this gun and rushed to the 
green where the men were mustering, and watched the ad- 
vance of regulars from the steps of the Iluckman Tavern, 

Mrs. Stetson, Lexington. 

339. Halberd used in Battle of Lexington, . . . . " " " 

340. Watch and Chain brought over by Gen. Hull for 

the wife of Col. Joseph Hull, D. JVard Sj^cnser. 

341. Col. Joseph Ward's Silver Tankard, made by Paul 

Revere, " " 

342. Pistols presented by Gen. Washington to Col. Jo- 

seph Ward for meritorious service at Bunker Hill, . . . . D. Ward. 

343. China Set belonging to Col. Joseph Ward, " 

344. Col. Joseph Ward's Silver Ladle, made by Paul 

Revere, " 

345. Two Silver Spoons, " 

346. Col. Ward's Military Vest, " 

347. Wedding Skirt and Slippers of Mrs. Col. Ward, " 

348. Letter from George Washington to Col. Ward, " 

349. Col. Ward's Knee Buckles and Sleeve Buttons, " 

350. Letter from Parson Eckley, of the Old South 

Church, to Col. Ward, " 

351. One of a set of Wine Cups used by Col. Timothy 

Pickering while in the Revolutionary Army, . . Miss M. P. iVichols. 

352. Picture of Washington's Toml), with Mourners, Mrs. Stetson, Lexington. 

353. Three Newspapers, A/iss Merrio/n. 

354. Proclamation for a Public Fast, read in Bedford, 

Mass., March 13, 1742, by Rev. Mr. Bowes, . . . •' " 

355. Four old Revolutionary Cups and Saucers, and one 

Cake Plate; initial, T. Yk; belonging to a family 

in Newburyport, Mrs. G. IF. IVales. 

356. Washington Pitcher, belonging originally to the 

Howland family, of Newport, " " 



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357- Wedgewood Cup with Portrait of Queen Caroline; 

belonged to Matthew Byles, Mrs. G. IV. IVaks. 

358-362. Five Plates with, different views, " " 

363. Miniature of Gen. Washington, presented by him 

to Gen. David Cobb, G. N. Black, Jr. 

364. Rapier of John Hancock, Henry G. Clark. 

365. Dress Sword ; one of the four presented by Lafay- 

ette to the Staff of Gen. Washington, " " 

366. Child's Chair from house of Rev. Jonas Clark, ... <« " 

367. Chair from Rev. Jonas Clark's house, Lexington, . . " "' 

368. Cannon-Bail dug up on the Camp Ground of Col. 

Prescott's Regiment in A. A. Lawrence's grove, 

at Longwood, by Wm. L. Green, A. A. Lawrence. 

369. Pocket Book used by Maj. Samuel Lawrence, of 

Groton, while Adjutant (1775-7), for carrying 
orders. He served at Bunker Hill, and this was 
probably used on the day of the Battle, " " 

370. A Sword belonging to Col. Jackson, and carried by 

him at the Battle of Le-xington, and subsequently 
during the Revolution. Col. Jackson was a private 
in a Company of Minute Men in Newton. At 
the dawn of the 19th April the signal was given 
that the British Troops were on their march for 
Lexington. Col. Jackson was chosen Captain for 
the day, and instantly ordered his Minute Men to 
arms. " The time for talking is past, the time for 
fighting has come." J. M. C. Hyde. 

371. Copy of the Massachusetts " Spy," IV. E. Barker. 

372. Powder Horn said to have been carried in the 

French War and in the Revolution, Oldin Nichols. 

yjy Portrait of Paul Revere, Alecltanics' Association. 

374. Portrait of Ben. Russell, - . . . " " 

375. Portrait of Gen. David Cobb, by G. Stuart, .... George F. Wilde. 



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TfjG. Sash worn by Gen. Cobb in the Revolutionary War, . G. N. Black, Jr. 

377. Snuff Box; belonged to James Otis, . . . Mrs. James W. Otis, N. Y. 

378. Pitch Pipe, Mrs. H. B. Poore, Brookline. 

379. Tomb of Washington T. E. Francis, Brookline. 

380. Large Card "Memento of the Revolution, 1775," . . . W. P. Itinis. 

381. Coat and Waistcoat of B. Joy, Consul General to 

the East, under Washington, C. H. Joy. 

382. Rapier of B.Joy; Goldsmith's Hallmark, 17S7, " " 

383. Shoe Buckles of B. Joy, " " 

384. Watch of B. Joy, " " 

385. Consular Certificate of B. Joy ; with signature of 

W^ashington and Jefferson, " " 

386. Jewelry belonging to Mrs. Joseph Barrell, mother 

of B. Joy, 1777, " " 

387. Bill for digging a Grave of a Negro Woman, . . . . E. N. Colnirn. 
3S8. Coffee-mill of the Revolutionary period J. M. Shaw. 

389. Three Letters of Sampson Salter Blowers to Dr. 

John Jeffries, 1775-78- He, with Adams and 
Quincy, defended the British Soldiers of the Bos- 
ton Massacre, B. Joy Jeffries. 

390. Ring, containing hair of Gen. James and Mercy 

Warren, given by them to Abigail Adams, . . . WinsUnv Warren. 

391. Ring, containing hair of John and Abigail Adams, 

presented to Mercy Warren, " " 

392. Miniature of Col. Joseph Ward, painted by Dun- 

kellv, 1789, Mrs. Osgood, Cohasset. 

303. Miniature of Mrs. Joseph Ward, " " 

394. .Spectacles, worn about one hundred years ago by 

Elizabeth (Dudley) Scarborough, Dudley R. Child. 

395. Child's Court Suit, worn about 1776 by Dudley 

Cotton, a great-grandson of Gen. Jos. Dudley, . . " " 

396. Sampler wrought in 1773, Mrs. James Lodge. 

397. Bowl. " Wedgwood Tea Party," " " 



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398. " Ship Bowl ; " Lowestoft China, Mrs. James Lodge. 

399. Honiton Lace from the Christening Blanket of 

Gov. Hancock's son, Mrs. IVtn. Greenough. 

400. Engraved Portrait of Major vS. Shaw, Mrs. G. H. Shaw. 

401. Engraved Portrait of Gen. Kno.x, " " " 

402. Watch worn by Joseph Barrell, 1776, C. H. Joy. 

403. Miniature of Hannah Barrell, wife of Benjamin 

Joy, 

404. Weather Report, Interrupted by the Ke volution, on 

Nov. 4, 1776, beginning again fourteen years after- 
wards in 1790, kept by Dr. John Jeffries, B.J.Jeffries. 

405. Record Book of the First Church in Braintree, and 

Family Records, 1640, Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 

406. Sword used by Thomas Pincin (or Pynchon) in 

King Philip's War, and afterwards by a younger 
Thomas Pincin, a minute-man during the Revolu- 
tion, George N'. Bramhall. 

407. Spurs given by Washington to Lieut. Thomas 

Lamb, of Boston, taking them from his own boots 
on the occasion of sending Lieut. Lamb from 
Valley Forge for provisions for the army, 177S, . . . .. H. F. Lamb. 

408. Commission of Thomas Lamb, " " 

409. Locket containing hair of Samuel Adams, . John W. and B. L. Randall. 

411. Letter from John Hancock; Letter from Timothy 

Pickering, H. F. Lamb. 

412. Old Bill for Punch and Flip to the First Church in 

Salem, " " 

413. Silver Tankard of William and Elizabeth Dudley, 

1721, . . . . • D. R. Child. 

414. John Alden's Writing-Desk, Samuel Aldeu. 

415. Mayflower Cradle and Blanket, . . . JMrs. Mary Cush7nan Kingston. 

416. Portrait of General Amasa Davis, by Stuart, . . Mrs. Edwin Letnist. 

417. Uniform of General Davis, " " " 



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4i8. Portrait of Rev. Dr. Byles, Miss Kaic 0. Stone. 

419. Wedding Fan of Mrs. Byles, " " " 

420. Wedding Gloves of Mrs. Byles, " " " 

421. Platter used at the Hotel in Lexington by the 

British on their retreat and afterwards thrown 

into the fire, belonging to William Munroe, .... IV. A. IMitnroc. 

422. Gun used at Bunker Hill, Charles Lyman. 

423. Pass from the Diary of a British Officer ; Robert 

Willmott's Account of Dr. Warren's Oration in 

Old South Church, March, 1774, Miss E. E. Dana. 

424. Pass from same, Battle of Bunker Hill, " " 

425. Pass from same. Account of Battle of Lexington 

and Concord, " " 

426. Double-headed shot dug up near Charlestown 

Square where the conflagration commenced at 
the Battle of Bunker Hill, probably fired from one 
of the enemy's ships, W. IV. WIteildon. 

427. Shot dug up in Charlestown ; the broad arrow 

shows that it came from the British fleet, .... " " 

428. Lithograph of Dorothy Quincy, afterward Mrs. 

John Hancock, afterward Mrs. Capt. James 

Scott, Madam Jeffries. 

429. Box containing a skull with l)ones, buttons, etc., 

dug up near the corner of Eden and Bunker Hill 
Streets, Charlestown, near the line of the rail- 
fence where the great Isattle of the day was 
fought. The ball was found in the head, and 
appears to have glanced over the stone-wall before 
it struck the head, W. W. Wheildon. 

430. Two Fire-buckets and wand used 1775, W. C. Codman. 

431. Photograph of church in which Gov. Bradford was 

baptized, C. F. Bradford. 

432. Revolutionary Pitcher, J. M. Shaw. 



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433- Commission of Samuel Adams, Aliss B. L. Randall. 

434. Porringer made by Paul Revere, marked with his 

own and his wife's initials, Ah-s. J. C. Revere. 

435. Paul Revere's Buckles " " " 

436. Miniature of Mrs. Paul Revere, painted by Copley, " " " 

437. Cradle Quilt used in the Hutchinson family, ... " " " 

438. Lock of hair taken from the head of Randolph 

Farnum, 104 years old in 1S60, 

439. Mortar, Ichahod Peterson. 

440. Ancient Dagger, W. W. Wheildou. 

441. Heliotypes, Beacon Hill Monument, " " 

442. Major Andre's Hair. A twenty-dollar note, John Gray. 

443. Cane, ) 

444. Tankard, > of Matthew Byles, F. A. Hall. 

445. Snuff-box, ) 

446. Quiver and Arrows used in Indian warfare, 1623, . . . Peter I/obart. 

447. Powder-horn, " " 

448. Soldier's Letter, Jolin A. Robertson. 

449. Copy of Independent Chronicle, 1795, E. H. Weston. 

450. Sword of Gen. John Glover, of Marblehead, Crocker. 

451. Silver Cake-basket, imported by Mrs. Lydia Han- 

cock in 1753. It passed thence into the posses- 
sion of John Hancock, and from his wife to 
Mrs. Nancy Salisbury, who gave it to the present 
exhibitor, Mrs. Sarah Austin. 

452. Unknown old Portrait Mrs. C. A. Burditt. 

453. Pair of Glass Salt-cellars, used on the table of Gov. 

Hancock, G. H. Rivers. 

454. Pitcher made by Paul Revere, with the Bill re- 

ceipted by him, H. H. Edes. 

455. Shoes worn by Mrs. Ebenezer Dorr, 1760-70, .... Miss C. Dorr, 

456. Silver Shoe-buckles worn by Ebenezer Dorr, 

1760-80, " " 

457. Infant's Mitt worn by Mather Byles, 1706, H. H. Edes. 



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458. Cards of Invitation to a dinner of a political char- 

acter, in Boston, 1775-76, Miss C. Dorr. 

459. Sampler wrought by Mrs. Ebenezer Dorr, about 

I750> • 

460. Infant's Clothing, preserved in the family of Eben- 

ezer Dorr: Cap, dates 1710-20; Shirt, dates 

1760-70, " " 

461. Elbow Sleeves with knife-plating, 1750-1760, .... " " 

462. Pipe taken from an Indian, of the Peqwawket tribe, 

after the Battle of Lovewell's Pond, 1725, . . . . George F. Emery. 

463. War Maps of the Revolution, belonging to Surgeon 

John Jeffries, B.Joy Jeffries. 

464. Bound Volume of the " N. E. Chronicle " or the 

"Essex Gazette," Cambridge, May 12th, 1775, 

April 4th, 1776, James F. HiDinezoeU. 

465. A series of Folios of Autograph Letters with 

inlaid Portraits, including Gen. Washington, 

Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, John 

Adams, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, 

Timothy Pickering, Gen. Knox, Gen. Lincoln, 

Gen. Sullivan, Gen. Schuyler, Gen. Steuben, Gen. 

Alex. Hamilton, Gen. Lafayette, Gen. Burgoyne, 

Thadeus Kosciuszko, Marquis Cornwallis, John 

Paul Jones, Robert Morris, John Jay, Timothy 

Pickering, Oliver Wolcott, Elias Boudinot, .... M. P. Keiinard. 

466. Paste Brooch, owned by Col. Briggs Alden (fourth 

from John Alden), Mrs L. P. Moore. 

467. Bill of Dues to the " Honorable Society for Propa- 

gating the Gospel," written and signed by Samuel 

Sewall, 1700, Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 

468. Letter from Samuel Willis, Secretary of Connecti- 

cut in 1687, " " 

469. Silver Tankard, owned by Dr. John Jeffries, Sur- 

geon in the British forces during the Revolution ; 

marked with his crest, . - JoJni Jeffries. 

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470. Silver Spoon (one of a set), owned by James Lloyd, 

M. D. ; banished from Boston, 1775; marked with 

his crest Mrs. John Jeffrie s. 

471. Paper, written and signed by Samuel Adams, . . Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 

472. Silver Pepper Pot, owned by Mr. Cummering about 

1700, and later by his daughter, Mrs. Lloyd, . . . Mrs. John Jeffries. 

473. Ends of the Dining Table of John Hancock, from 

the Hancock House, on Beacon St., B. Joy Jeffries. 

474. Old bevelled Mirror, owned by Mrs. John Amory, . . Madam Jeffries. 

475. Two Silver Spoons (from sets), formerly owned by 

Dr. John Jeffries ; marked with his crest, " " 

476. Pair of Silver Salts, owned by Dr. John Jeffries ; 

marked with his crest, 1784-5, " " 

477. Silver Sugar Tongs, owned by Dr. John Jeffries; 

marked with his crest, " " 

47S. Green Silk Banner which hung from the Pulpit in 
the Old South Church on the fiftieth [50th] anni- 
versary of our Declaration of Independence. It 
has been preserved in the family of the decorator, 
and is now exhibited by his son, S. T. Sharp. 

479. Large Cake-basket, formerly owned by Mr. Amory 

1752, Madam Jeffries. 

480. Pair of Silver Candlesticks, formerly owned by Mr. 

Amory, 174 1-2, " " 

481. Pair Silver Candlesticks formerly owned by Dr. 

John Jeffries, made before 1675, " " 

48 2, Large Silver Tankard, formerly owned by Dr. John 

Jeffries ; marked with his crest " " 

483. Old Silver Saucepan; an heirloom in the Jeffries 

family, " " 

484. Gravy-boat, owned by John Leverett, Governor of 

Mass., 1673-79, " " 

485. Silver Portrait of David Jeffries, Jr. ; made in Lon- 

don, in 17 16, " " 



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486. Profile of Major Stanley, afterwards Earl of Derby, 

done by Major Andre while the British Army was 
in Philadelphia, and given to Miss Rebecca Red- 
man, 1777, Foxhall A. Parker, U. S. A'avy- 

487. Profiles of Capt. Butwill and Major Andre, cut by 

Major Andre for Miss Redman, 1778, Foxhall A. Parker. 

488. Autograph of Major Andre ; lines written to Miss 

Redman, 1778, " " 

489. Invitation to the Meschianza, May 18, 1778, . " " 

490. Private Writing-desk of John Hancock, containing 

a Dressing-case and Powder-box, Wm. R. Hiirll'nt. 

492. Washington Pitcher, Samuel Bradstreet. 

493. Tobacco-box of mahogany, used by Rev. Simon 

Bradstreet, minister of Charlestown, 1698-1741, . " " 

494. A Smoker's Pipe-tongs ; owned and used by Rev. 

Simon Bradstreet, " " 

495. Profile Intaglio of Major Small, by Tassie, 1779, . . . B. Joy Jeffries. 

496. Four Portraits of a Loyalist Son of an Old South 

Deacon, taken during and after the Revolution, . . Madam Jeffries. 

497. One Volume of the Correspondence of the Gen- 

erals of the Revolutionary Army with Gen. Sul- 
livan, Thomas C. Ainory. 

498. Two Vests of Gen. Sullivan, " " 

499. Slippers worn by the wife of Gen. Sullivan at her 

marriage, " " ■ 

500. Original Grant of Land in South Carolina in 1699, . N'athati Appleton. 

501. A Quilted Silk Petticoat, one hundred and fifty 

years old, worn by Miss Dorothy Wharton, a 

cousin of Gov. Hutchinson, and worn at his levees, . . . Miss Dorr. 

502. Needlework belonging to Miss Julia Wadsworth 

Knox, daughter of General Knox, " " 

503. Bill of the Sexton for ringing the bells at the death 

of George II., Elb ridge S. St rout. 



504. 

505- 
5o6. 

507- 
50S. 

509- 
510. 

511- 



512. 
513' 

SM- 

515- 
516. 



517- 
SiS. 

519- 

520. 

5-1- 

522. 



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Silver Coffee-pot, 1750, Madam Jeffries. 

Old Watch, 1750, Miss Jeffries. 

Silver Cream Pitcher, very old, Madam Jeffries. 

Large Silver Waiter, 1752, Arms, " " 

Silver Punch Strainer, 177 1-2, " " 

Silver Waiter, arms of "von Gayer," 1737-8, ... " " 

Three Mourning Rings belonging to Rev. Simon 

Bradstreet, Charlestown, 1698-1741, SamH Bradstreet. 

" A Circumstantial [British] Account of an attack 

that happened on the 19th of April, 1775, on His 

Majesty's Troops by a number of the people of 

the Province of Massachusetts Bay," E.G. Porter. 

Small Bible printed at Edinburgh MDCCXXXVIL, . . Mrs. Fernald. 
Tea-Kettle belonging to Gov. Hutchinson, the last 

Colonial Governor of Massachusetts, . . . Mrs. H. IV. Williams. 
Table from which Hancock and Adams took tea 

the night before the Battle of Lexington, . . . Mrs. J. A. Willard. 

Book containing Autograph of James Otis, A. B. Otis. 

Piece of Gobelin Tapestry which belonged to 

Joseph Barrel!, and was hung up in Concert 

Hall, Hanover Street, Boston, at the reception of 

Washington, Chas. H. Joy. 

Table which belonged to Joseph Bowditch, H. I. Bowditck. 

Family Bible, 1751, " " 

Official Signature, Reign of George IL, 1736, ... " 

Wax- Work by Mary Turner, 1720, " " 

Sermons written and delivered in Old Trinity 

Chapel, 1775-6, Mrs. C. H. Parker. 

Josselyn's New England Voyages, 1674. New Eng- 
land's Rarities, John Josselyn, 1672. Order of 

Hospitals, 1557. Wood's "New England Pros- 
pects," 1631, B. Joy Jeffries. 

English Gun found in the steeple of the Old South 

Church, ... Uriel Crocker. 



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524. Portrait of Col. Glover, Uriel Crocker. 

525. Portrait of Mrs. Glover, " " 

526. Baluster from the birthplace of James Otis, Barnsta- 

ble, Mass., Miss S. A. Mayo. 

527. Washington Pitcher, " " 

528. Antique Dagger, 1414, C. C. Seiuell. 

529. Continental Money, Max Agassiz. 

530. Framed Letters from Gen. Agnew to his wife, 

written during the siege of Boston, Sept. 31, 1775, . . H. A. Marti>i. 

531. China Cream Pitcher, said to be of the fifteenth 

century, and preserved for many generations in 

the Price family, Mrs. Isaac P. Osgood. 

532. Cup and Saucer handed down through seven gen- 

erations of the Perry, Bull, and Price families, . . Mrs. F. E. Weston. 

533. Cake Plate. One of the first pieces of china im- 

ported to Boston. Belonged to the Hubbard 

family, Mrs. I. P. Osgood. 

534. Punch Bowl which belonged in the family of Rev. 

Roger Price, Rector of King's Chapel. Brought 

back to Boston in 1783, " " 

535. Miniature of Mrs. Wm. Price painted about 1770. 

She was a London belle, and was called a great 
beauty. Exhibited by the great-granddaughter of 
Rev. Roger Price, Mrs. F. E. Weston. 

536. Watch given by Joseph Jekyll to Miss Elizabeth 

Price. The letters of his name take the place of 

figures on the face, Mrs. I. P. Osgood. 

538. Watch and Chain of Dr. Kendall Osgood, surgeon 

of a privateer during the Revolutionary War, . . u n 

539. Sleeve-Buttons and Earrings belonging to Dr. Ken- 

dall Osgood and his wife. Mrs. Osgood's father 
was said to be the last man to leave the ground at 
the battle of Bunker Hill, " " 



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540. Baby Basket which belonged to Mrs. Roger Price 

1737, including the following articles of baby linen 
worn by the children of Rev. Roger Price : A 
head winder, two caps, a linen shirt, one knit 
night-shirt and one of dimity, a pair of linen mitts, 
and a pair of armlets, Mrs. I. P. Osgood. 

541. Picture bought in Boston by Rev. Roger Price, and 

" given to his wife as emblematical of her industry," " " 

542. Shoes worn by Mrs. Roger Price, " «' 

543. Embroidered petticoat worked in 1770 by Miss E. 

Bull, afterwards wife of Roger Price. The dress 
was worn by her on many state occasions, and by 
her daughter at the coronation of George III., . " " 

545. ChrJItening Blanket in which all the children of 

Rev. Roger and Elizabeth Price were christened, . 

546. Remnants of brocade dress worn by Mrs. Roger 

Price, " " 

547. Part of a Waist worn by the eldest daughter of Rev. 

Roger Price, 1747, " " 

548. Toilet Cover which belonged to Mrs. Roger Price, " " 

549. Muslin Kerchief of Mrs. Price, " " 

550. Kerchief of Mrs. Price's embroidered in silver and 

gold, , 

551. Kerchief of wrought lace which belonged to Mrs. 

Price, " <' 

552. Wrought Muslin Apron worn by Madam Price, eld- 

est daughter of Roger Price, " " 

553. Stomacher of a dress worn by Miss Elizabeth Price, " " 

554. Picture drawn with pen and ink by Mary Ann, 

daughter of Rev. Roger Price, 1761, born in Bos- 
ton in 1745 ; died of small-pox in England in 1763. 
She was very beautiful and talented, " " 

555. Lady's Pocket-book for 1778, " << 



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556. Picture of Beacon Hill painted upon a panel from 

the old Hancock House, Mrs. J. Q. Broion. 

557. Crayon Portrait of Gen. Hull, by Sharpless ; taken 

about 17S0 ; loaned by the grandson of the General, Wm. Hull McLellaii. 

558. Crayon Portrait of Mrs. Gen. Hull, taken by Sharp- 

less about 1780, " " 

559. Washington's Spoon ; sold by Mrs. Harrison Gray 

Otis at the Sailors' Snug Harbor Fair, .... " " 

560. Gold Fringe, one hundred and fifty years old, 

around the first Communion Table in Christ 
Church at which Washington sat in Philadelphia, 
Penn. Exhibited by the grand-niece of Gen. 
Henry Knox, .... Mrs. Leslia M. A. Chessman. 

561. Silver Tankard, N'atlia7i Appleton. 

562. High-heeled Embroidered Slippers, " " 

563. Embroidered White Vest, " " 

564. Old Piece of Embroidery, " " 

565. Old Poem, commemorating the Boston Massacre, 

March 5, 1770, II. Q. Norton. 

566. The " Psalmes " and Gospel in the Indian and Eng- 

lish tongues ; printed for the Society for the Prop- 
agation of the Gospel. I.Green: Boston. 1709, . Madam yeffrics. 

567. Silver Tankard made by the father of Paul Revere, 

and engraved with the name of Rebecca Goodwill, 

1747, Mrs. Wm. H. Emery. 

568. Silver Pitcher presented to Mr. Isaac Harris by the 

Society of the Old South Church for his intrepid 
and successful exertions on the roof of the church 
when on fire • . Heirs of Isaac Harris. 

569. Bridal Veil worn by Mrs. Vassal, wife of Major 

Leonard Vassall, one of the founders of Old 

Trinity, 1734, Mrs. John Jeffries. 

570. Apron, embroidered and worn by Mrs. Leonard 

Vassal, about 1734, " " 



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571. Evening Dress owned by Miss Sarah Cummering, 

(afterwards Mrs. James Lloyd) about 1740, . . . .Mrs. Jo/i/i Jeffries. 

572. Shawl worn over a century ago, " " 

573. Evening Dress of one hundred and twenty years ago, " " 

574. A Sword used in the French, Indian, and Revolu- 

tionary wars, 

575. Pitcher, with a Map of America 

576. Indian Tomahawk, 

577. Medal, supposed to have been presented to the 

Indians, 

578. Part of an Embroidered Bed-Quilt, more than one 

hundred years old, Mrs. D. R. Chapman. 

579. Old SnufE Box, over one hundred and fifty years 

old, . . , 

580. Part of a Brocade Dress, worn by Mrs. Benjamin 

Austin, " " 

581. Old Sampler worked by Hannah Trecothick in 1738, " " 

582. Torch used by Gen. Putnam in the wolf's den, . ]\Trs. Horace Goodzuin. 

583. Buckskin Breeches, worn in the Revolution, . . 

584. Silver Knee-Buckles, 

585. Sugar-Tongs, one hundred and twenty-five years 

old 

586. Half a dozen small Silver Spoons, 

587. A piece of Petrified Wood from the Tomb of 

Washington, 

588. A Cedar Knot from the Tomb of Washington, . 

589. A Tile from the Willis House, in Hartford, Con- 

necticut, cut on the grounds belonging to which 
stood the Charter Oak, where the Charter was 
deposited, 

590. Shuttles, used in 1761, 

591. " Boston Gazette," issued directly after the Boston 

Massacre, 



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592. The "Connecticut and Universal Gazette," pub- 
lished directly after the Battle of Lexington, . . Mrs. Horace Goodwin. 

593. Stick of Wood from the Cave at Promfret, where 

Gen. Putnam killed the wolf, " " 

594. An Ordination Sermon, preached in 1776 at Center 

Church, Hartford, " " 

595. Pocket Handkerchief made in 1732, " " 

596. Scales and Weights, used for weighing gold during 

the Revolution, " " 

597. " Hartford Courant," published directly after the 

Battle of Lexington, " " 

598. Old Chair, used in 1730, " " 

599. Gun which was used by the grandfather of Major 

Horace Goodwin, in Hartford, to defend himself 

against the Indians while attending church, . " " 

600. A Wine-glass owned by Gov. Hancock, ... " " 

601. Two Cups and Saucers of 1770, " " 

602. Bowl, Pitcher, and two Mugs of 1740, .... " " 

603. Plate and little Saucer of 1776, " " 

604. Dressing Case which belonged to Roger Wolcott, 

Major-General of the Connecticut forces at the 
capture of Louisburg, and Governor of the Col- 
ony from 1751 to 1754. He died May 17th, 
1767, Thomas A. Collier, iVcw London. 

605. Toilet Cover, 1766, and Slippers, Mrs. G. S. Curtis. 

606. Brass Button, with the motto, " No Stamp Act. 

Pitt. 1766." It was plowed up in Truro, Cape 

Cod, A. E. Hughes. 

607. Shoes worn by Gov. Phillips, J- T. Bradlec. 

608. Portrait of William Phillips Savage, Moderator of 

the meeting in the Old South Meeting House, 
Dec. i6th, 1773, which ended in the Boston Tea 
Party, G. H Emery. 



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609. Portrait of Gen Knox, . Mrs. Thomas Motley. 

610. Sleeve Buttons made of Petrified Wood, from the 

Tomb of Wasliington, , . . . M)'s. Horace Good'win. 

611. Cane made from Wood near tlie residence of Gen. 

Washington, near Mt. Vernon, " " 

612. Gold Cross, 1775, - " " 

613. Jewelry over one hmidred years old, " " 

614. An Acorn from the Charter Oak, at Hartford, . " " 

615. Jewelry made from Wood of the Charter Oak, by 

the Hon. J. W. Stewart, on whose estate the tree 

stood, ' " " 

616. A piece of Fringe from Christ Church, Philadel- 

phia, where Washington was a member, ... " " 

617; Linen Apron, worn in 1730, " " 

61S. Checked Linen, woven for Bed-curtains, in 1756, 
by the grandmother or Major Goodwin, of the 
Putnam Phalanx, " " 

619. Two Samples of the first papers on Gov. Hancock's 

House, " " 

620. Umbrella owned by Gen. David Cobb, 1776, 

Mrs. W. A. Mason, Cambridge. 

621. Allegorical picture of Washington ascending to 

heaven, painted on china soon after his death, . Mrs. A. S. Wheeler. 

622. Portrait of Gen. Joseph Palmer, by Copley, 1770, Mrs. A. W. Palmer. 

623. Old Engraving by Paul Revere, Hollis and Holden 

Chapel, Cambridge E. N. Cobiirn. 

624. House in which General Warren was born in 1741, 

as it appeared in 1840, " " 

625. Pamphlets, i. Sermon preached by Dr. Sewall at 

the Old South Church after the funeral of Mr. 
Alex. Cummings, 1763. 2. Sermon preached at 
Cambridge on the death of Mr. Benjamin Wads- 
worth, President of Harvard College, 1736. 3. 



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Rules and Articles for the better Government of 
the Troops in America. 4. Sermon on the death 
of George II., by Mr. Cooper. 5. Manual Exer- 
cise as ordered by His Majesty in 1764. 6. The 
Snare Broken ; a Thanksgiving Discourse on the 
Repeal of the Stamp-Act. 7. Proceedings in 
Charlestown after the death of Washington. S. 
Sermon by Dr. Belnap. 9. Sermon by Mr. Byles. 
10. Sermon delivered at the old Thursday Lecture 
by Ebenezer Pemberton in the Old South Church, 
with a poem by the negro girl, Phillis, " belonging 
to Mr. Wheatley." 11. Sermons on the Earth- 
quakes in 1755, by Jonathan Mayhew, of the West 
Church. 12. Sermon on the Death of George 
II., preached in King's Chapel, by Dr. Caner. 

626. Orderly Book of Surgeon Jeffries Halifax, 1776, . 

627. Three newspapers and two manuscripts, . . , . 

628. Pine Tree Shilling 16, 

629. Button of the 43d Regiment worn at Bunker Hill, 

630. Paul Dudley's Almanack and Memorandum, 1740, 

631. Powder-Horn made by Joseph Howes, of Lebanon, 

Conn., and engraved, " This Horn made in wicked 
Cambridge, Oct. 14, 1775," 



B. Joy Jeffries. 

Benjamin Drew. 

E. N. Cobttrn. 

B- Joy Jeffries. 



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